LA Car Rampage Victim Was on Honeymoon
The woman allegedly killed by a deranged driver who plowed into pedestrians on LA's Venice Beach boardwalk was on her honeymoon and had only been married for three days. Alice Gruppioni, a 32-year-old from Bologna, Italy, was walking along the boardwalk with her husband when she was struck and killed by the speeding car, which also injured at least...
Angelina E. Mondavi is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional
Angelina E. Mondavi is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Winemaking as a result of her role as Winemaker/Co-Proprietor of Dark Matter Wines. After years of hard work and planning, we are thrilled to introduce you to joint venture, Dark Matter Wines. In conceiving Dark Matter Wines, we took...
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Italian Heritage Night
TUESDAY, JUNE 24 - 3:30 p.m. bus departs IAHFIt's San Francisco Giants 2014 Italian Heritage Night! Our special event ticket package includes one ticket for the game (will be provided upon boarding) vs. the San Diego Padres, and access to the Italian Heritage Night pre-game party hosted by the Giants from 5:00-7:00 p.m. cultural entertainment,...
Mercato di Natale (Italian Christmas Market): Saturday, November 22, 2014 10:00am – 6:00pm & Sunday, November 23, 2014 10:30am to 4:30pm
The second Mercato di Natale will be held at the Museo in collaboration with D.I.V.E. (Donne Italiane che Vivono all'Estero), a dynamic group of women expats living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Inspired by the famous Christmas markets in Northern Italy and throughout most of Europe, this event will exude the warm atmosphere of Christmas....
Drink in the origin story of Gilberto’s Lounge
Gilberto's Lounge, the venerable dive bar that was the subject of a recent column due to its pending sale, and the similar building next door on Rancho Cucamonga's Foothill Boulevard were built by an Italian American woman whose name bar owner Jack Gilbert couldn't recall. But Mario Orioli can: It was his grandmother, Nicolina Orioli. The...
Presentation of PBS special "The Italian Americans"
Special preview screening of the highly anticipated documentary "The Italian Americans" scheduled for nationwide PBS release in early 2015. Date: Thursday, January 22, 2015 Hours: 6:30pm Venue: IIC Organized by: NIAF In collaboration with: IIC Source: IIC Los Angeles
Sara Delucchi awarded Renaissance Lodge Scholarship in Italian Studies
Sara Delucchi is the recipient of the 2016 Renaissance Lodge scholarship in Italian Studies. The scholarship is intended to recognize students who distinguish themselves academically in Italian Studies, and at the same time who manifest dedication to the wellbeing of the Italian community both on and outside the campus. The Renaissance Lod...
Bella Donna troupe explores life during Italian Renaissance
Kendra Van Cleave is a librarian by day. On weekends she sheds that image to play one of two characters, an 18th century French tart or a 16th century Italian courtesan as a member of the Bella Donna Historical Performers, who are returning to Carnevale Fantastico this weekend. She and her fellow Bella Donna members will perform a com...
Clearing the Air: the Truth about Italian Olive Oil
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 From 6:30 pm To 8:30 pm Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 601 Van Ness Avenue, Suite F, San Francisco, CA 94102 Organized by : Istituto Italiano di Cultura In collaboration with : Viola Buitoni - Orietta Gianjorio With all the media attention given to the questionable practices of It...
Think Italian! Events Brings LA’s Top Chefs into Your Home
By Valerio Viale Listening to Elisabetta Ciardullo's first experience in the US, I couldn't help thinking about the fictional nanny Mary Poppins. Just as the British babysitter, to solve the situation, pulls magical gadgets from her purse, the Italian event planner and personal chef, armed with an endless optimism and with a past as "au pair,...
Visit the New Convivio Center!
Stop by the Convivio Center on Saturday, March 16, to see our newly remodeled space for arts, culture, and heritage! Join us in refreshments throughout the day, and learn about our plans for programs and events at the new destination for all things Italian in San Diego! Information:Saturday, March 1611:00 am - 5:00 pmLight refreshments and beverag...
July 18, 2013 la notte bianca 2013 ~ A night in Tuscany for the kids
Corazon de Vida FoundationThursday, July 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM (PDT)Newport Beach, CA La Notte Bianca 2013A Night in Tuscany For The KidsThursday July 18, 20136:00 PM - 9:30 PM Wear something white and transport yourself to Tuscany for the evening and enjoy Italian appetizers hors d'oeuvres and wine at the beautiful & exclu...